Rokas Jokubaitis believes he’s ready for the NBA after gaining years of maturity and experience in Europe.
The 23-year-old Lithuanian guard, drafted by the New York Knicks in 2021, expressed his confidence in making the leap to the NBA during the Summer League.
“With years of maturity, experience I have from Europe, I think I’m ready,” Jokubaitis stated, via Stefan Bondy of New York Post. “And I would like to come here.”
Despite his eagerness, the Knicks have not indicated their plans regarding Jokubaitis’ potential signing.
Jokubaitis, who recently completed his third season with Barcelona, is also considering options in Europe.
He confirmed ongoing discussions with Zalgiris, a team in his home country, but denied any finalized agreements.
“The whole Europe is talking about it,” Jokubaitis said. “But I still have a contract with Barcelona.”
He emphasized that his future with Zalgiris is still in negotiation and not yet decided.
“We’re in talks [with Zalgiris] but not very near to signing,” he clarified. “Still, I have a contract with Barca, and in a few weeks we will see where I will go.”
Jokubaitis is currently focused on his performance in the NBA Summer League, hoping it will influence his future career path.
This past EuroLeague season, Jokubaitis averaged 5.5 points and 2.8 assists in 15.5 minutes per game.
